1
Consent must be signed by hand or given in electronic form.
2
The declaration of consent must:
a.
be dated; and
b.
be readable during the entire required retention period.
3
Consent given in electronic form is permissible provided that:
a.
it has been given using a method which unequivocally identifies the person concerned;
b.
the chosen method prevents an overhasty decision;
c.
it is protected against modification in accordance with the state of the art;
d.
it is described in the application documents how the requirements specified in letters a–c are met.
4
The person concerned can choose to receive a copy of the information documents and the declaration of consent either on paper or in electronic form.